Hopkins County Commissioners Plan Special Session for Monday
A Special Session of the Hopkins County Commissioners Court is set for Monday, December 31, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the First Floor Courtroom of the County Courthouse. Following the special session, the court will meet with Tom Glosup to discuss maintenance of county buildings and the construction of the courtroom annex adjacent to the Law Enforcement Building. The Agenda includes I. Invocation...
Local Man Attempts to Flee DPS on County Road
Fleeing a DPS Trooper on County Road 4724 at speeds between 60 and 70 miles per hour, Jose Alejandro Gomez-Murillo, 19, of Sulphur Springs failed to negotiate a 90-degree left turn and struck a fence. The vehicle came to rest in a ravine in a pasture. When taken into custody,Gomez-Murillo was smoking a marijuana cigarette. Later two clear plastic baggies containing suspected marijuana were found in the ravine where the vehicle,...
2018 Hopkins County Livestock and Forage Education (Tours, Trainings and Field Days) By Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas Relevance: Livestock and forage production is a 3.96 billion-dollar industry in the Central Region. Livestock and forage enterprises are affected by climate and market variability. Hopkins County currently has more than 100,000 head of beef cattle with 27,000 of those being dairy cattle. Due to environmental...
Local Man Arrested for Assault on Hopkins County Deputy
November 30, 2018 – A Hopkins County man placed a Hopkins County Deputy in a choke hold when the man became uncooperative in an investigation regarding a possible stolen utility vehicle. Mark Anthony Friddle When Hopkins County Deputies responded to a possible stolen side-by-side, a utility vehicle, out of Wood County, the caller said he was following the suspect vehicle on FM 2081. Deputies located the vehicle on FM 1567 West...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Agenda for Monday, November 26, 2018
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING TIME: 9:00 A.M. DATE: Monday, November 26, 2018 PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118Church St., Sulphur Springs,...
Chamber Announces Winners of the 49th Annual Hopkins County Stews
World Champion Hopkins County Stew Contest winners include: Campsite Campsite and costume winner this year was site #73 Seth Bollinger, Zac Minter sponsored by Atmos Energy. Their $200 prize was provided by Super Handy. Honorable Mention: Campsite/Costume: M-B Wade Juarez, Anida Reed Sponsored by Diamond Bar J. Super Campsite The John Chester Award for Super Campsite winner was site #7 Chris and Scarlett Gibbins sponsored by...
TxDOT Road Work in Franklin and Hopkins County Next Week
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in Franklin and Hopkins Counties during the week of Oct. 29, 2018. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Moves Meeting to Friday, October 12
Hopkins County Commissioners’ Court will meet Friday, October 12, 2018 at 1 p.m. in the courtroom on the first floor of the county courthouse. The regular session of the court is usually on Monday mornings but due to schedule requirements the meeting has been moved to Friday. Immediately following the Friday regular session, the commissioners will meet in a series of work sessions. The work sessions will be in the courthouse...
Talent Abounds in Hopkins County By Johanna Hicks
As I write this week’s column, I’m surrounded by 4-H Project Show entries – photography, art, sewn items, baked goods, metal work, leather work, wood work, needlework, horticulture, and more. We have some very talented youth, and every October, our 4-H members have the opportunity to exhibit they handiwork as part of the National 4-H Week kick-off. The public is invited to view the entries at the Texas...
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Special Session Agenda, October 1, 2018
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TIME: 9:00 A.M. DATE: Monday, October 1, 2018 PLACE: In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX. I. Invocation II. Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag A. AMERICAN FLAG: B. TEXAS FLAG: “Honor The Texas Flag; I Pledge Allegiance To Thee, Texas, One State Under God, One And Indivisible.” The Following Items Will Be Considered By...
